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Samuel Pierce 1656–1721

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Pierce in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Apr 1656 · Woburn
Died 5 Jul 1721 · Woburn
Father Thomas PIERCE (1608–1683)
Mother Elizabeth Cole
Siblings Abigail Pierce, Benjamin Pierce, Elizabeth Pierce, James Pierce, Joseph Pierce, Persis Pierce, Samuel Pierce, Stephen Pierce, William Pierce
Records
North America, Family Histories
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Researchers connected through Samuel Pierce 1656–1721

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Samuel Pierce was born in 1656 in Woburn, the child of thomas pierce and elizabeth cole. Samuel Pierce passed away in 1721 in Woburn.

Sources

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    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1656
Birth of Samuel Pierce in Woburn
Birth
1721
Death of Samuel Pierce in Woburn
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Pierce

This ancestor line traces from Toucy, Yonne, Bourgogne, FRANCE (1025) to Woburn, Middlesex Co., MA, USA (1656) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Samuel Pierce (1656–1721) was born in Woburn and died in Woburn. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Thomas PIERCE
1608–1683 · Father
Elizabeth Cole
Mother

Samuel Pierce's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Samuel Pierce PTP
1656–1721
Woburn
Parents
Thomas PIERCE PTP
1608–1683
Norwich, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Thomas PIERCE PTP
1608–1683
Norwich, England
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Samuel Pierce's Descendants

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Samuel Pierce PTP 1656–1721